Classes of Membership

Membership Fee :

FULL MEMBERS ( Life & Annual)

Any surgeon who:

1. i. Has obtained recognized post-graduate qualification in Plastic Surgery OR ENT Surgery and is actively involved in the practice of Nasal Functional & Aesthetic Surgery. Or an associate member (trained in Plastic Surgery or ENT) who has gained proficiency and status in the art, science, and practice of Nasal Functional & Aesthetic Surgery as judged by his participation in the scientific programs of the RSI or any other similar international recognized body and his/her publications on the subject of Nasal Functional & Aesthetic Surgery or in respect of whom the Executive Council has resolved to waive any requirement that one holds or has held any such Certificate or appointment
2. ii. Has been sponsored by two Full Members each of whom shall not, unless the Executive Council otherwise resolves, be employed in the same unit as each other; and
3. iii. Has been recommended for Full Membership by Executive Council, shall be eligible to be appointed for a Full Member by resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of such Members ( No Quorum need in adjourned meeting)as (being entitled to do so) vote in person at the Annual Meeting.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Any trainee who:

1. iv. Has been appointed to a post in plastic surgery or ENT in India which is recognized by the Executive Council for suitable Training and
2. v. Has been sponsored by two Full Members each of whom shall not, unless the

   Executive Council otherwise resolves, be employed in the same unit as each other, shall be eligible to appointed a Trainee Associate by the Executive Council.

A Trainee Associate may continue as such for the tenure of his post and, if the Executive Council in its absolute discretion so resolves, for up to two years of research or specialist training thereafter.

ALLIED ASSOCIATES

Any person who:

1. i. Practices in any discipline associated with plastic surgery or ENT like physician assistants, and assistant medical officers—as well as for community health workers; dieticians and nutritionists; audiologists and speech therapist etc and
2. ii. Has been sponsored by two Full Members each of whom shall not, unless the Executive Council otherwise resolves, be employed in the same unit as each other; and
3. iii. Resides or practises in India, shall be eligible to be appointed an Allied Associate by the Executive Council, which will also reserve the right to terminate his association by resolution. He/She shall not be eligible for life membership.